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Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.